We don’t live in a perfect world, therefore shopping for the perfect outfit can be a difficult process.

It was the inability to purchase garments that work with my shape, in fabric and colours I like, that led me to upcycling and resewing existing clothing in quick and easy ways.

Having simple home-sewing skills and a basic sewing machine is empowering because you can take charge of your clothing and textile needs. You are not dependent on others or what happens to be ‘in fashion’ at the time.

In the same way that we are now valuing home-cooking skills and thinking about where our food comes from, we are becoming more mindful about the clothing that covers our living, breathing skin.  Continue reading →